OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
William Clark Dorsey
Jan 19, 2026
William Clark Dorsey, 92, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home in Edmond, OK. Bill was born on March 10, 1933, to Anna Jewel Dorsey in Tulsa, OK. Bill attended Tulsa Central High School and later OKC University. On July 1, 1953, Bill married Lawana Florence Waid in Tulsa. They had 2 children, Billy and Tracey. From 1953-...
William Odell Milam
Jan 18, 2026
CHANGE TO SERVICE TIMES: Services will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, OK. Interment is to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Rose Hill Burial Park in Oklahoma City, OK.
William "Bill" Odell Milam passed away on January 18, 2026, at the VA...
Thelma "Billie" Hughon Rose
Jan 18, 2026
Thelma “Billie” Rose was called home to Heaven on her 105th birthday! This happened on January 18, 2026. This was her goal – and she made it! She was touched by many lives and many people loved her dearly.
Billie was born in the home at Edmond, OK on January 18, 1921. Her mother was Nettie Adelia (Mason) McHone and her...
William Caire
Jan 17, 2026
William "Bill" Caire was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 3, 1946, and passed away on January 17, 2026.
His father was in the Air Force, so his childhood homes included many places in Georgia, Florida, and several Texas cities, including Austin, San Antonio, Harlingen, El Paso, and Big Spring. His father was stationed in France for three years, where his...
Amanda Sue Haffey
Jan 17, 2026
Amanda “Mandy” Haffey, age 63, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. She was born on May 2, 1962, in Okeene, Oklahoma.
Amanda graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree and was ASCP certified as a Medical Technologist. She dedicated 35 years to a respected career in healthcare, serving patients with...
Kelvin Dean Sinning
Jan 15, 2026
Kelvin Dean Sinning, 71, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on January 15, 2026.
Kelvin was born on October 9, 1954, in Wakeeney, Kansas, to Elvin and Peggy Sinning. After graduating from high school in Lawton, Oklahoma, he went on to build a career in building-related trades. He eventually retired from Francis Tuttle Technology Center.
On September 6, 1985, Kelvin married LaDonna Walker,...
Jeanne Lynell Pearl
Jan 15, 2026
Jeanne Lynell Pearl (St. Cyr) passed from this life on January 15, 2026. She was born in 1950 in Oklahoma City to Leonard and Odessa St. Cyr and lived her life exactly the way she wanted: on her own terms.
She was fearless, extraordinarily stubborn, and as true as they come. Jeanne had zero tolerance for nonsense, excuses, or B.S. but...
Katherine Maura Treece
Jan 15, 2026
It is with great sadness the children of Katherine Maura Treece announce her passing on January 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Kathy, or Katie, as many in her family called her, was born on May 21, 1934, in El Paso Texas, to William and Luz Maria O’Donovan, the only daughter and oldest of four children.
During her childhood, the...
Debra Ann Peaster
Jan 14, 2026
Debbie Peaster, age 64, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Debbie was born to Ann Hughes and was preceded in death by her father, Bill “Tex” Hughes. She was foremost a wonderful and devoted mother who poured all her strength, love, and heart into raising her two daughters, Chelsey Peaster and Sabra McCann,...
Fred Summers
Jan 14, 2026
Fred Summers, 84, of Edmond, OK, passed away on January 14, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born on June 3, 1941, in Rogers, AR to Harold and Lillian, and was lovingly raised by his stepmother, Dott Summers, and his father, Harold, who provided him with a strong foundation of love and guidance.
Fred graduated in 1961 after playing football...
Dale Sasser
Jan 13, 2026
Walter “Dale” Sasser was born on October 6, 1939, in Edmond, Oklahoma to Clarence and Edna (LeGrande) Sasser, and passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at his home of 57 years. He was raised in Arcadia, Oklahoma.
Dale graduated from Arcadia High School in 1957, and was immediately offered a job doing small welding projects. His skills quickly grew, and...
Bruce Robert Sexton
Jan 9, 2026
Bruce Robert Sexton, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on February 15, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bruce was the son of Robert and Bernadette Sexton, who preceded him in death.
Bruce spent more than 40 years with Cummins, Inc. in Fridley, Minnesota, where he built a respected career marked...
Thomas Patrick Hallren
Jan 8, 2026
Thomas Patrick Hallren, born May 24, 1935, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Pat was a devoted husband, father, and family man. He will be remembered for his steady presence, quiet strength, and the love he had for those closest to him. His life was marked by dedication to family and the values he held dear, including...
Betty Karlyne Wadley
Jan 5, 2026
Our most precious Karlyne “Nana” Southern Wadley went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 5, 2026.
She was born on June 22, 1933, in Denver, Colorado to K.C. and Gladys Southern. She lived many places during her childhood but considered Guymon, OK home, where she lived most of her life and raised her family.
Karlyne...
Kyle Allen Cline
Jan 1, 2026
Kyle “Pistol” Cline, 59, of Piedmont, OK, passed away surrounded by love and family on January 1st, 2026. He was born on November 8th, 1966, in Edmond, OK.
Kyle was married to the love of his life, Jammia “JaJa” Cline, for 40 beautiful years. Together they built a life rooted in devotion, hard work, and family. They raised two children he...
George Marvin Emerson
Dec 29, 2025
George Marvin Emerson, 61, of Edmond, Oklahoma, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, December 29, 2025 at his home.
George was born on March 9, 1964, to Marvin and GeorgeEtta Emerson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he grew up with his sister Caroline. George was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma at age 19, which he fought and defeated. He subsequently attended...
Dorothea Hardesty
Dec 29, 2025
Dorothea Ann (Vernon) Hardesty, 96, of Edmond, passed peacefully on December 29th, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on December 31, 1928 in Renfrow, OK to the late Zeffie and Viola (Collins) Vernon. She grew up and attended schools in Lamont, Hennessey, and Blackwell, later attending beauty college in Ponca City. Dorothea worked as a grocery store...

